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Curses to those that are born with perfectly straight teeth! Alright, I take back the curse but I know I’m not alone in my jealousy. In fact, the AAO estimates that 75 percent of Americans suffer from malocclusion (bad bite) and could benefit from orthodontic treatment. This number isn’t limited to young kids and … Continued
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Chew your food and keep your mouth closed when you do it! You can hear your mom and dad yelling this across the dinner table as you were somehow trying to inhale a plate of mac n cheese, while at the same time joking around with your siblings. You were being rude (come on, admit … Continued
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Teeth help us chew food and make for a great smile. They are astounding in a way. There are some little-known facts that future dentists pick up while studying teeth. They are usually pretty interesting if not amusing. Some will make you chuckle. There’s a time for serious and a time for fun, but today … Continued
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Have you ever had a cavity? Hopefully you haven’t but chances are, you’ve had at least one. Maybe you’ve seen a strange looking instrument emitting a blue light while you’re sitting in the dentist’s chair. What is this blue light and what does it do? Is it dangerous? A Strange Blue Light The blue light we … Continued
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Everyone has experienced cavities. Maybe not everyone, but curses to those of you with a perfect oral record. Historically, we aren’t alone in our fight against tooth decay. Cavities have been a nuisance to humans for thousands of years. Cavities: Not A New Problem The first cavities date back as far as 14,000 years ago … Continued
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A Shocking Trip to the Dentist Everyday I wake up, immediately spring out of bed, and head straight into the bathroom. My goal: avoid cavities at all costs. With one eye open, I twist the cap off the organic toothpaste I got at Whole Foods and squeeze it onto my toothbrush. I brush for 5 … Continued
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If you live in Texas, it isn’t a shock that you spend time in a swimming pool several days per week. I think, if we could, most of us would work from the pool during these steamy summer months. But, did you know if you spend 6 or more hours per week in a swimming … Continued
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Have you ever noticed that many people born before the 1980’s have greyish stained teeth? Chances are, you have noticed this discoloration and have wondered what the cause was. Before the realization of the effects caused by Tetracycline, physicians prescribed this fix-all antibiotic to people of all ages. As a result, 3-6% of Americans are … Continued
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With the rising popularity of sedation dentistry, you have probably heard of nitrous oxide, or laughing gas. This colorless, odorless gas temporarily sedates patients while they undergo dental treatment. But what is so funny about this gas? Nitrous Oxide makes you giggle One of the main responses to nitrous oxide is a laughing effect, hence the … Continued
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According to the American College of Prosthodontists, more than 35 million Americans do not have any teeth. More surprisingly, this number is rising. The traditional remedy to complete tooth loss is a full set of dental implants, requiring 6-8 implants per arch. This process is expensive, invasive, and stressful. However, there is good news for … Continued